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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.56, 13,710.72 and 2,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.56, 13,710.72 and 2,215.12 is: 3,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.56 : 13,710.72 = 2,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.56/13,710.72 = 2,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.56x = 13,710.72 × 2,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.56x = 30,370,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,890.09/9,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.65

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